Annual Service for Heracles 150 E-Nose

The USDA Agricultural Research Service is soliciting quotations for annual maintenance and service of a Heracles-150-0450 electronic nose (e-nose) instrument used to analyze volatile profiles in approximately 3,000 food and flour samples annually. This Request for Quotation (RFQ 1232SA26Q0022) is issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items under FAR Part 12. Required services include 100% hardware failure coverage with replacement parts and labor, unlimited hardware support during business hours, one annual onsite preventative maintenance visit, 16 hours of application support, free software upgrades, and 8 hours of technical training to government personnel. Evaluation will be based on lowest price technically acceptable criteria, with technical acceptability determined by the quoter's demonstrated ability to perform the Statement of Work requirements, qualifications of the Field Service Engineer, and past performance history. Quotations must be submitted electronically by February 6, 2026, with questions due by January 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, and all quotations must remain firm for 90 calendar days from receipt.

This acquisition is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 811210 with a 1,000-employee small business size standard. The USDA intends to award on a single-source basis to Alpha MOS, the original equipment manufacturer with exclusive access to specialized components and factory-trained expertise. The contract will consist of one one-year base period with four one-year option periods for a maximum five-year duration, and quoters must submit pricing for all base and option periods. Service Contract Labor Standards apply with a minimum wage of $25.46 per hour for the Field Service Engineer classification. Performance will occur at Michigan State University, 1066 Bogue Street, #384, East Lansing, MI 48824, with onsite visits scheduled Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm EST, and the government will not authorize travel or associated costs under this contract.